SWARCO have partnered with Electric Blue to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Cambridge for its ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) Taxi project. This aims to increase the number of EV taxis used in the historic city.

The ULEV taxi project directly addresses the level of poor air quality in the city. Electric Blue, in partnership with OLEV (Office for Low Emission Vehicles), supplied the funding, and provides operational support for 19 rapid and 3 fast chargers to be be installed in key locations in Cambridge.

Phase one of the project is already underway, with four chargers operational - two in Adam and Eve Car Park and two in Arbury Court. A further four rapid chargers will be installed across two other sites, _Castle Hill _car park, and an on-street location in Newmarket Road.

The rapid chargers are capable of providing 80 per cent charge to an EV Taxi in 30 minutes.

Electric Blue’s CEO Alex Calnan says “We are pleased to be able to support Cambridge in providing their EV charging facilities, and look forward to playing a significant role in helping their taxi drivers drive down air pollution in their community by converting to zero emission electric vehicles.”

Justin Meyer, General Manager of eVolt UK, says eVolt is proud to support the project: “We are committed to help Councils lower emissions, improve local air quality and provide reliable charging infrastructure where it is most needed. We anticipate that these units will help promote the use of EV taxis in Cambridge and encourage more drivers to make the switch.”

Cambridge was one of 10 councils in the UK to be awarded funding by OLEV in its competition for EV Taxi Infrastructure. The project aims to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions across the UK and provide cleaner air for a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.

If you would like to be a part of making a difference, visit www.ethex.org.uk/ElectricBlue to see how you can invest in the future of your local community and actively drive a positive change for your environment and health for the long term good of all.